picked up german import 335i some questions

vivithemage · 10-21-2013, 02:15 PM

Then I am fairly certain it's a NA car, which makes life easier probably, haha.

I am still curious about:

Is there any way to add factory BT to the car still? It has navi + idrive, so hopefully not too hard?

and how big the hard dirve is and what formats I can add them in.

vivithemage · 10-21-2013, 04:39 PM

here are some photo's

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floydarogers · 10-21-2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by vivithemage

here are some photo's

View post on imgur.com

Definitely a US/CA car - pic of the stickers under the hood prove it.

Check the headliner next to the lights/sunroof control. If there is a button there for SOS, you have/had BMW Assist, which comes with BT. It's always possible to install it afterwards, but could be quite pricey ($500+).

vivithemage · 10-21-2013, 07:47 PM

thanks floyd, good yo know .. no SOS button

sounds like it'll be too much to even attempt to hook up BT ... don't want to pay $500+ just for it now!

VTECaddict · 10-21-2013, 08:13 PM

So it's a 2009. CIC iDrive. I think 8gb space is available for media? You need FSC code for new maps. Bluetooth retrofit is possible, you just need the right parts, wiring and coding. Search the forum for threads about it.

vivithemage · 10-21-2013, 08:14 PM

12.5gb of space is available actually.

take a look at my current maps, LOL

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will I need an idrive update first?

VTECaddict · 10-21-2013, 08:40 PM

No, just need new maps. Check the iDrive forum, someone linked to a download of the 2014 CIC maps and is offering FSC codes.

floydarogers · 10-21-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by vivithemage

thanks floyd, good yo know .. no SOS button

sounds like it'll be too much to even attempt to hook up BT ... don't want to pay $500+ just for it now!

Check the Audio sub-forum. Might be some help/threads there.

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vivithemage First Lieutenant 30 Rep 373 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi 6MT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (4)	Then I am fairly certain it's a NA car, which makes life easier probably, haha. I am still curious about: Is there any way to add factory BT to the car still? It has navi + idrive, so hopefully not too hard? and how big the hard dirve is and what formats I can add them in.
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vivithemage First Lieutenant 30 Rep 373 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi 6MT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (4)	thanks floyd, good yo know .. no SOS button sounds like it'll be too much to even attempt to hook up BT ... don't want to pay $500+ just for it now!
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VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 481 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	So it's a 2009. CIC iDrive. I think 8gb space is available for media? You need FSC code for new maps. Bluetooth retrofit is possible, you just need the right parts, wiring and coding. Search the forum for threads about it. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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vivithemage First Lieutenant 30 Rep 373 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi 6MT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (4)	12.5gb of space is available actually. take a look at my current maps, LOL View post on imgur.com will I need an idrive update first?
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VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 481 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	No, just need new maps. Check the iDrive forum, someone linked to a download of the 2014 CIC maps and is offering FSC codes. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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